JVC BR-HD50E HDV 720p format, Compatible with DV format, Equipped with IEEE1394 terminal

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Cassette Recorder BR-HD50

This instruction manual was made for the BR- HD50U and the BR-HD50E.

Items only applicable to BR-HD50U are labeled “U model only” or “U only”.

Items only applicable to BR-HD50E are labeled “E model only” or “E only”.

This is an HDV/DV format video cassette recorder. Video cas- settes with the B or A logo can be used with it.

DVCAM cassettes can be recorded in the HDV/DV format.

MAIN FEATURES

zHDV 720p format

Records and plays back HD (High-Definition) video with 720 effective scanlines (progressive scan).

This unit records 720/24p/25p/30p, 480/60p, and 576/50p HDV signals from an IEEE1394 terminal. 24p video has the same frame count as movie film.

zCompatible with DV format

Compatible with DV format for digitally record- ing SD (Standard-Definition) video.

zCompatible mechanism for standard/mini DV cassettes

Records and plays back HDV or DV format on standard and mini size DV cassettes.

(SP mode only)

DVCAM cassettes can be recorded in HDV or DV format.

Tapes recorded in the DVCAM format can only be played.

zEquipped with IEEE1394 terminal

Inputs and outputs HDV signals, DV signals, and digital audio. Capable of exchanging digi- tal signals with IEEE1394 compatible equip- ment.

zCompatible with 60Hz/50Hz HD signal for- mat

Compatible with both 60Hz and 50Hz HD sig- nal formats. Select this on the Menu screen.

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zEquipped with HDMI terminal Outputs digital video and digital audio.

View HD video on monitors with an HDMI ter- minal.

zEquipped with COMPONENT OUT terminal Outputs HD/SD analog video.

View HD video on HD-compatible monitors with a COMPONENT input terminal.

zOutputs cross-converted video

During HDV/DV signal input or playback, for- mat converted video can be output from the HDMI terminal or COMPONENT OUT termi- nal. Select the output video on the Menu screen.

zEquipped with composite and Y/C input/ output terminals

Inputs and outputs analog video. Analog video is recorded in the DV format.

zRS-422A compatible

Connect this unit with the RS-422A compatible RM-G820 edit controller, and use this unit as a player.

This can also be connected to RS-422A com- patible non-linear editing machines.

zEquipped with SERIAL REMOTE terminal Connect to a wired remote controller for remote operation of this unit. Or, connect with a foot switch used for recording operations.

zRecording and playback of time codes

zBackup recording function

With the combined use of other DV machines, long-time continuous recording is possible.

zMulti-cue up

Up to 5 points of the tape position can be reg- istered and cued up.

zIndex/blank search function

It can search for positions where index signals are recorded and unrecorded parts.

zRepeat play function

There are 3 types of repeat function. (INDEX/ V.END/ TAPE END)

HDV and are trademarks of the Sony Corporation and the Victor Company of Japan, Limited.

DVCAM is a trademark of the Sony Corporation.